Floors That Speak: Buyer Alert
Thinking of buying a condo here? Some residents experience loud, sleep-shattering creaks and bangs. Like the creaking and bang at 2am recorded in the 0:08 mark ...
HOA Articles
Articles about HOA operations, management, and governance at Ocean Beach HOA.
Are Public Sidewalks "Common Areas"?
At the Ocean Beach condos spanning 825, 855, and 875 La Playa St., residents have raised concerns about the Ocean Beach HOA’s approach to enforcing minor “viola...
🌱 Guard Your Garden: New Rules Target Residents’ Plants
The HOA claims the right to uproot our gardens without notice -- While banning the very cameras that could hold them accountable.
☹️ City Frowns Upon Ocean Beach HOA Selective Enforcement
A recent city notice has officially flagged the building at 825, 855, 875 La Playa St. for failing to remove graffiti—a violation of local ordinances. This...
What’s Going On With the "$1.65 Million HOA Loan"? Why Are We Still in the Dark?
An alleged loan of this size affects every homeowner financially — and unclear “safety” language can be used to justify nearly anything. With ongoing pressure f...
🌊 Who's Really Washing Away Dialogue?
I agreed to clean some of the chalk as a show of good faith, and to prove a point -- that being targeted with $10,000 in fees/fines, and having my voice routine...
📌 Pinned Down: 6 Days of Censorship
> What begins with missing push pins might sound petty... > > Until you see the pattern: > **It isn't about posting placement -- it's about personal preferen...
💡A Message in the Mess?
If the message is messy, it’s because the HOA made it that way. I was fined nearly $10,000 by Ocean Beach HOA—for chalk messages, flyers, and QR codes about HOA...
How I Got Us Fair Flooring Rules
For years, some units in our community have had hardwood floors that didn’t comply with HOA rules designed to protect noise levels and property values. Despite ...
$4,965 to Erase Chalk?
Legal bills are piling up as our HOA refuses to restore the public posting space (proof at end of article). In our HOA community, communication has become a one...
Unlawful HOA Fines: My $2,750 Wake-Up Call
On July 3rd 2025, the HOA has hit me with thousands in fines for so-called “violations”—some so petty they’d be laughable if they weren’t financially devastatin...
Police Presence Over Sidewalk Chalk? An Incident Account
*This post reflects my personal observations and perceptions from June 29, 2025. Interpretations such as "aggressive" or "confrontational" are my opinions based...
Why Is the HOA Silent on Actual Property Damage — While Calling Me a Vandal?
So here’s the irony: I got cops called on me for putting a few small holes with thumbtacks in the drywall after the bulletin boards were removed, and some blue ...
The HOA Will Reply — Unless It's About Money or Accountability
After trying for 3 years to communicate fairly and legally with our HOA board, I continue to be met with silence, deflection, and obstruction — especially when ...
First the tables — now all the bulletin boards.
After weeks of ignoring residents and violating due process, the (entire) board still hasn’t admitted fault.